Burlington High School Guidance Department

The mission of the Burlington High School Guidance Department is to support the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Through individual and group counseling, collaboration with school, home, and community, and assessment of student needs, we foster responsible decision-making. We strive to help students realize their full academic and personal potential as lifelong learners, engaged community members, and global citizens.
Updated August 2017

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

*The list of colleges attending this college fair have been updated on 3/7/2018All Students, Parents and Neighboring High Schools are invited to The Arlington High School Spring College Fair! This event will be held in the TOZ (Red) Gym on

April 9, 2018 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

This year, over 100 colleges from across the country will take part in the AHS College Fair. Many of the college representatives who attend the fair are the same as those who make the admissions decisions for our geographic area. This is a great opportunity to meet the representatives and/or alumni face-to-face, to ask questions about a particular college major, and to inquire about general admissions requirements.The College Fair is free and open to all students, their parents,and any staff or community members who would like to attend. Junior year students are strongly encouraged to attend. All neighboring high schools are welcome to invite their students and parents to attend the fair as well. Please note the attached ‘Guide to Making the Most of your College Fair Experience’,which is meant to be used as an aid when speaking with the various college representatives. A comprehensive list of colleges that will be represented at the fair is also attached, although colleges continue to register daily.

Arlington High School College Fair

Henry Toczlyowski Gymnasium

Monday, April 9, 2018

6:30pm – 8:00pm

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The College Fair program is a FREE opportunity for you and your family to meet with the representatives and alumni from colleges and universities throughout the country without actually leaving your home state. There will not be enough time to visit with every college and university at the fair, so we have listed some suggestions on how to use your time most effectively.

BEFORE THE FAIR…

Before the fair, it’s a good idea to do a little preparation.

Answer the following questions to help you determine what kind of school would best suit you:

Do you want to attend a two or four year institution? Co-ed or single-gender?

What size school do you want to attend?

Which programs of study are you considering?

How far from home are you willing to travel?

Do you wish to participate in any specific extracurricular activities or athletics?

Do you want to attend a school located in an urban, suburban, or rural environment?

Do you require any special services (i.e., tutoring, note taker, readers, interpreters)?

Research your colleges of interest on Naviance via the Internet in the guidance office, media center, computer lab or your home.

Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.

Create labels or profile cards with your name, address, email, and phone number, name of high school, year of graduation and your area of interest. This will help avoid time spent on filling out Information Cards on College Fair night.

Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook to jot down notes about the conversations with individual college representatives, and pick up the cards of college representatives for future reference. It is helpful to have a specific name when requesting information or and interview!

AT THE FAIR…

Pick up a bag and fair directory.

Visit with colleges and universities that meet your criteria.

Talk with a representative at the Information Table if you have any questions or need help with your college searc

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES...

· How can I arrange a campus visit? Are there any special college visitation days?

· What are the application deadlines for admission and financial aid?

· How do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided about their major?

· What percent of students are commuters?

· When must I choose a major?

· What types of extracurricular activities exist on campus?

· How accessible are the professors outside of class?

· How are roommates selected?

· How safe is your school?

· Does your college offer additional academic services such to students such as tutoring, career counseling, study skills workshops)?

· What types of internship/co-op experiences are available?

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING DISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

·Are there specialized programs available?

·Are there special admissions procedures?

·Which standardized tests are required?

·What types of documentation are needed to request accommodations?

·Should testing and/or an IEP be sent with my application when applying or after a decision has been made?

Thursday, March 1, 2018

This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship paper copy applications can be downloaded directly from Naviance. The scholarship listing will be updated throughout the month of March as the scholarships are renewed by the local donors. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.

Each senior should check the scholarship link on Naviance AND Scholarship America on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. For each scholarship listed on Naviance, be sure to click on the link and read the details for more information on requirements, transcript requests, and directions on how to submit the scholarship application. You will note that some scholarship applications are turned in to the Guidance Office whereas others are mailed or submitted directly by the student. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines. If you are having problems logging in please feel free to contact the Guidance office.

Please listen to the morning announcements as Ms. Minty will hold several after school scholarship help sessions. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with your respective Guidance Counselor.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

The BHS Guidance Department cordially invites parents to join us for the next Guidance Breakfast called the"Burlington Scholarship Program Breakfast". The breakfast will be held in the BHS Guidance Conference Room at 8:30AM on Wednesday March 7th, 2018. This breakfast is designed for the parents of seniors and will briefly cover the scholarship application process, but will serve as more of a question and answer session. Please RSVP by calling 781-270-1827. We look forward to seeing you!

The Burlington High School Guidance Department will host our annual Freshmen and Sophomore Academic Planning Night on Thursday March 8th at 6:00 in the Burlington High School auditorium. The topics covered will be important aspects of academic and post secondary planning, specifically geared for grades 9 and 10. We encourage parents and students to attend this event. If you cannot make the event it will be televised on BCAT.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

All Students, Parents and Neighboring High Schools are invited to The Arlington High School Spring College Fair! This event will be held in the TOZ (Red) Gym on

April 9, 2018 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

This year, over 100 colleges from across the country will take part in the AHS College Fair. Many of the college representatives who attend the fair are the same as those who make the admissions decisions for our geographic area. This is a great opportunity to meet the representatives and/or alumni face-to-face, to ask questions about a particular college major, and to inquire about general admissions requirements.The College Fair is free and open to all students, their parents,and any staff or community members who would like to attend. Junior year students are strongly encouraged to attend. All neighboring high schools are welcome to invite their students and parents to attend the fair as well. Please note the attached ‘Guide to Making the Most of your College Fair Experience’,which is meant to be used as an aid when speaking with the various college representatives. A comprehensive list of colleges that will be represented at the fair is also attached, although colleges continue to register daily.

Arlington High School College Fair

Henry Toczlyowski Gymnasium

Monday, April 9, 2018

6:30pm – 8:00pm

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The College Fair program is a FREE opportunity for you and your family to meet with the representatives and alumni from colleges and universities throughout the country without actually leaving your home state. There will not be enough time to visit with every college and university at the fair, so we have listed some suggestions on how to use your time most effectively.

BEFORE THE FAIR…

Before the fair, it’s a good idea to do a little preparation.

Answer the following questions to help you determine what kind of school would best suit you:

Do you want to attend a two or four year institution? Co-ed or single-gender?

What size school do you want to attend?

Which programs of study are you considering?

How far from home are you willing to travel?

Do you wish to participate in any specific extracurricular activities or athletics?

Do you want to attend a school located in an urban, suburban, or rural environment?

Do you require any special services (i.e., tutoring, note taker, readers, interpreters)?

Research your colleges of interest on Naviance via the Internet in the guidance office, media center, computer lab or your home.

Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.

Create labels or profile cards with your name, address, email, and phone number, name of high school, year of graduation and your area of interest. This will help avoid time spent on filling out Information Cards on College Fair night.

Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook to jot down notes about the conversations with individual college representatives, and pick up the cards of college representatives for future reference. It is helpful to have a specific name when requesting information or and interview!

AT THE FAIR…

Pick up a bag and fair directory.

Visit with colleges and universities that meet your criteria.

Talk with a representative at the Information Table if you have any questions or need help with your college searc

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES...

· How can I arrange a campus visit? Are there any special college visitation days?

· What are the application deadlines for admission and financial aid?

· How do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided about their major?

· What percent of students are commuters?

· When must I choose a major?

· What types of extracurricular activities exist on campus?

· How accessible are the professors outside of class?

· How are roommates selected?

· How safe is your school?

· Does your college offer additional academic services such to students such as tutoring, career counseling, study skills workshops)?

· What types of internship/co-op experiences are available?

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING DISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

·Are there specialized programs available?

·Are there special admissions procedures?

·Which standardized tests are required?

·What types of documentation are needed to request accommodations?

·Should testing and/or an IEP be sent with my application when applying or after a decision has been made?